How to pronounce mole
Say it like MOHL. Mole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHL.
What does mole mean?
- the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
- a spy who works against enemy espionage
- spicy sauce often containing chocolate
Where does mole come from?
Cognate with Scots mail (“spot, stain”), Saterland Frisian Moal (“scar”), German dialectal Meil (“spot, stain, blemish”), Gothic 𐌼𐌰𐌹𐌻 (mail, “spot, blemish”).
Words that rhyme with mole
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mole.
Questions about saying mole
How do you pronounce mole?
Say MOHL. The American pronunciation is /moʊl/. In British English it is /məʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mole?
Mole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHL.
Is mole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊl/ (MOHL).